<p>Missouri’s public 4-year colleges probably all have good transfer agreements with your community college. I think you need to set realistic targets for yourself. Washington University is one of the most difficult colleges in the country to get admitted to. Three-quarters of admitted students have ACT scores over 32 - more than double yours. We would be telling you that your chances there were low if you had an ACT score of 26, instead of 16.They do not accept many transfers, and the ones they admit probably have outstanding credentials. Had you planned to commute there? You would still be living at home, only with much more intensive academic demands. If you want to remain in or near St. Louis, you should consider less competitive schools. You will not get into WashU, and you will not get a handle on your depression if you set yourself up for inevitable disappointment this way. The “Misery Index” is the gap between your expectations and your reality. There must be some 4-year colleges in your region with high acceptance rates. Check the “fairtest.org” website for test-optional colleges, and start looking at them. </p>